The Symphonic Band provides dedicated woodwind, brass and percussion players the opportunity to prepare and perform challenging band literature. The ensemble is open to sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth-grade band students from all Fox Valley communities. The band is open to band students with a minimum one year of experience on their instrument and with teacher recommendation. No audition necessary.

Membership in Academy instrumental ensembles is meant to augment, not replace, school bands or orchestras. Therefore, we expect all Academy ensemble members to be enrolled in a curricular performance ensemble when one is available.

Materials

Each member will be assigned a folder containing music. All music is the property of the Lawrence Academy of Music and is to be returned at the end of the season or when the student leaves the ensemble. Lost or damaged music will be billed to the owner of the folder at the cost of the complete score. Two sharpened pencils should be kept inside the folder at all times. Folders must come to all rehearsals.
Cell phones, ipods, electronic readers, and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited during ensemble rehearsals and back stage during concerts. If a family emergency takes place during a rehearsal or concert, please contact the ensemble manager.

Concert Dress

Members are to dress in all black or black bottoms and a white shirt, elbow-length sleeves or longer (no t-shirts). Turtleneck, mock turtleneck or collared shirts are acceptable. Pants or skirts should be dressy. Skirts/dresses should be knee-length or longer when seated; low heels are appropriate. Ties are not required, but suggested. No jeans, tennis shoes or excessive jewelry.